Backstage Details On Rush and Dralistico Injuries Before AEW Returns

La Facción Ingobernable members Rush and Dralistico returned to AEW TV on the March 7 episode of Collision after extended injury absences of several months. The appearance marked their first AEW appearance in 2026.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, both wrestlers spent late 2025 recovering from separate injuries that required significant rehabilitation before they were cleared to compete again.

As per Dave Meltzer, Dralistico’s recovery involved a prolonged ear injury that ultimately required surgery in December. After the operation, he shared a hospital update publicly and thanked AEW President Tony Khan for his support during the recovery process. Following medical clearance from AEW doctors earlier this year, Dralistico resumed in-ring activity and began working weekend matches to rebuild momentum.

Meanwhile, Rush suffered a knee injury before ROH Final Battle that forced him to postpone a planned match against Bandido for the ROH World Championship. Rather than undergoing surgery, Rush opted for rehab to strengthen the knee.

Before appearing on Collision, Rush reportedly participated in a dark match taping for AEW Dynamite to dust off ring rust.

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